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FireFree events begin in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters to help residents clear flammable materials around homes.
The next round of no-cost debris drop-offs starts Friday, June 5 and runs through June 13 in the listed communities.
Deschutes County notes defensible space around homes is a key step in protecting property as fire season approaches.
Homeowners should remove items such as pine needles, branches, brush, weeds and grass clippings during the events.
KTVZ reporter Claire Elmer is covering what homeowners should do now to create defensible space.
The events complement earlier roundups in Bend and Sunriver and in Crook and Jefferson counties.
The program aims to reduce wildfire risk by clearing materials around homes.
Residents can drop off debris at designated no-cost events through June 13.
The effort is part of ongoing community outreach as Central Oregon enters fire season.
The report is by Claire Elmer and aired on KTVZ News at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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FireFree debris disposal events in Central Oregon offer no-cost yard waste disposal June 5–13 at Redmond, Sisters and La Pine transfer stations.
Officials emphasize defensible space and keeping combustible materials away from homes to reduce wildfire risk.
FireFree encourages residents to remove dry fuels around structures as summer fuels dry out and temperatures rise.
Oregon State Fire Marshal officials were cited on the importance of proactive cleanup for wildland-urban interfaces.
The FireFree program highlights noncombustible siding alone is not enough to prevent fire spread if nearby fuels are present.
The events run at Central Oregon transfer stations and address yard waste such as grass clippings and weeds.
Fire officials warn homeowners to be mindful of bark mulch as a potential ignition source during dry, windy conditions.
The guidance encourages reducing fuel around structures to slow the progression of fires toward homes.
The article notes ongoing public information campaigns and resources about FireFree and property protection.
The announcements come ahead of Central Oregon's wildfire season, aligning cleanup with preventive measures.

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